xiC - Sony CMOS sensors with USB3

xiC - Sony CMOS sensors with USB3

Sony developed new family of CMOS sensors with remarkable Pregius™ technology

xiC is ideal for Embedded vision systems

xiC is ideal for Embedded vision systems

Speed, size, weight, power consumption, modularity - factors especially suitable for Embedded applications

xiC is small, light, portable and fast

xiC is small, light, portable and fast

New level of image quality, unbeatable size with further adjustable form factor and connectors

xiC is modular and compact

xiC is modular and compact

Due to board stack design, you can easily choose preferred sensor, interface, connector or GPIO 

xiC is future

xiC is future

Choose various connections from standard USB 3.0 Micro-B to progressive Type-C or even Flat Flex line

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xiC - Premium Sony CMOS Pregius™ cameras with USB3 Vision 

What is xiC?

Miniature USB 3.1 Sony CMOS cameras

Sony CMOS Pregius camera USB3 mini small USB 3.0

 

 
  • Compact cameras featuring Sony Pregius™ sensors - 26 x 26 x 33 mm small and 38 grams light
  • Fast CMOS - High speed, high frame rate: from 2.3 Mpix at 165 Fps to 12 Mpix at 31 Fps
  • Cool economy - Low power consumption with under 3 Watt
  • All-around support - support for Windows 7 and 10, macOS, Linux, ARM and embedded platforms
  • Industry standard interface - Compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1, former USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
  • AIA standard - USB3 Vision standard compliant
  • Convenience - Available with several connectors: default Micro-B, Type-C and flex cable
  • Software interfaces - GenICam / GenTL and highly optimized API / SDK for Image Processing
  • Connectivity and Synchronization - Programmable opto-isolated input and output, 4 status LEDs
  • Highly Customizable - Board level stack for OEM use and with Flat ribbon flex cable connection
  • Interoperability increase - Optional sensor versions IMX249, IMX265, IMX264, IMX267, IMX304
  • Cost efficient - Excellent value for the price through utilization of the newest technologies

 

 

 

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Models

Models of Sony CMOS cameras with USB 3.1 Gen 1:

B/W model Color model Sensor Resolution Pixel µm ADC bits Frames per sec(1) DR dB Optical size Power Watt
MC023MG-SY MC023CG-SY Sony IMX174 2.3 MP 1936 x 1216 5.86 12/10 165 fps 71.7 1/1.2" 2.4
MC031MG-SY MC031CG-SY Sony IMX252 3.1 MP 2064 x 1544 3.45 12/10/8 122 fps 70.9 1/1.8" 2.75
MC050MG-SY MC050CG-SY

Sony IMX250

5 MP 2464 x 2056 3.45 12/10/8

76 fps

70.8 2/3" 2.85
MC089MG-SY MC089CG-SY Sony IMX255 8.9 MP 4112 x 2176 3.45 12/10/8 43 fps 70.5 1" 3.25
MC124MG-SY MC124CG-SY Sony IMX253 12.3 MP 4112 x 3008 3.45 12/10/8 31 fps 70.4 1.1" 3.25
MC161MG-SY MC161CG-SY Sony IMX542 16.1 MP 5320 x 3032 2.74 12/10/8 23 Fps 70 1.1" 3.9
MC203MG-SY MC203CG-SY Sony IMX541 20.3 MP 4504 x 4504 2.74 12/10/8 20 Fps 70 1.1" 3.9
MC245MG-SY MC245CG-SY Sony IMX540 24.5 MP 5320 x 4600 2.74 12/10/8 15 Fps 70 1.2" 3.9

(1) Maximum frame rates measured at 8 bits per pixel RAW data in free run mode. Please check faster versions available from xiX line based on PCIe interface

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Common features:

Sensor technology CMOS, Pregius™ technology
Acquisition modes Global shutter
Partial image readout ROI / AOI (region / area), Skipping and Binning modes supported
Image data formats 8, 10, 12 bit RAW pixel data
SDK/API Programmable with C++ and C#, Python
Color image processing Host based de-Bayering, sharpening, Gamma, color matrix, true color CMS, lookup table (LUT), hue, saturation, sharpness, white balance and more
Hot/blemish pixels correction On camera storage of up to 5000 pixel coordinates, host assisted correction
Auto adjustments Auto white balance, auto gain, auto exposure
Flat field corrections Host assisted pixel level shading and lens corrections. This feature is being developed and tested
Interface USB 3.1 standard Micro B with screw lock threads compliant to USB3 Vision standard
General purpose I/O 1x opto-isolated input, 1x opto-isolated output, 2 GPIO, 4x LED software programmable
Signal conditioning Programmable debouncing time
Synchronization Hardware trigger input, software triggering, exposure strobe output, busy output
Lens mount Standard C mount. Possible to switch to CS mount
Power requirements 3 Watt, supplied via USB 3.0 interface
Dimensions 26.4 x 26.4 x 33 mm (Micro-B version)
Weight 38 grams
Environment Operating 0°C to 50°C on housing, RH 80% non-condensing, -30°C to 60°C storage
Conformity CE, FCC, RoHS, GenICam/GenTL, USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB3 Vision Compliant
Operating systems Windows 7 SP1 (x86 and x64), and 10, Linux Ubuntu, ARM, macOS
Minimum host hardware Intel i3 3.0GHz, +2GB RAM available physical memory, NVIDIA or Radeon 128MB, Motherboard with PCIe x1 Gen 2 slot, compatible USB 3.0 host adapter
Software support xiAPI SDK, adapters and drivers for various image processing Libraries
Firmware updates Field firmware update through xiCOP

 

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Applications

Advantages for Applications using Sony CMOS Pregius™ with USB 3.0

  • Precise - Quality Global shutter sensors with Pregius™ technology deliver outstanding imaging quality
  • Performance 4x times faster than GigE, 5x than Firewire and 10x USB 2.0
  • Smallest - Fits into places where no other comparable camera can fit. Payload-friendly SWAP. With flat ribbon flex cable ideal for Embedded vision systems
  • Lightweight - Facilitates increased performance of robotic arms and gimbals or UAV / UAS
  • Efficient - Low power consumption and heat dissipation
  • Robust - Sturdy full metal jacket, no sheet metal covers
  • Adaptable - Customization options via Board level or connectors allow easy integration into OEM solutions
  • Economical - Removes bulky constructions and accessories saving energy and space at better prices
  • Genuine machine vision USB 3.1 Gen 1 camera - No workaround solutions, no frame grabbers
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 camera utilization Fields and Applications

  • Ultra-fast 3D scanning
  • Medical Imaging, Biometrics
  • Precision Moldings, Electronics, Photovoltaics, Robotic Welding
  • Miniature and accurate robotic arms
  • Industrial and Factory Automation, Machine Vision
  • Photogrammetry, Videogrammetry
  • High definition Motion capture, Cinematography and Entertainment
  • Material and Life science microscopy (IR-DIC)
  • Marking and Labeling Verification, AOI, Food and Print inspection
  • 360 Panorama
  • Face recognition, Eye Tracking, Body scanner, People counting
  • Packaging and Kitting, Defect detection, Code recognition
  • Sports Broadcasting
  • Gauging, Manufacturing
  • Alignment and Assembly
  • Ophthalmology and Retinal imaging
  • ISR - Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, Security
  • Rapid process capturing, e.g. golf club swings, baseball, tennis, hockey
  • VR and AR (virtual or augmented reality), HMC (Head mounted camera)
  • Intelligent Transportations Systems (ITS), Autonomous vehicles
  • Automation & Motion Tracking
  • Open road tolling (ANPR / ALPR) and Traffic monitoring
  • Metrology, OCR / OCV, Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
  • Automotive crash testing
  • ideal for UAV / UAS (drones) and LoLa (Low Latency audio visual streaming system)

 

and MANY others

 

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Accessories

 xiC Accessories

Passive cables Availability
CBL-U3-1M0 1.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector Now
CBL-U3-3M0 3.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector Now
CBL-U3-3M0-ANG 3.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector, angled Now
CBL-U3-5M0 5.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector Now
Active cables  
CBL-U3A-10M0 10.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, active cable repeater Now
CBL-U3A-15M0 15.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, active cable repeater Now
CBL-U3A-20M0 20.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, active cable repeater Now
High flex robotics cables  
CBL-U3HF-2M0 2.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, high-flex robotic cable Now
USB3 Type-C cables  
CBL-U31TC-3M0 3m USB3 Type C cable with mounting screws Now
Synchronization cables  
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Mounting brackets  
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Flex line version accessories  
BOB-MQ-FL Breakout board from USB3.0 micro-B cable to Flex line cable + GPIO Now
CBL-USB3FLEX-0M 0.1 - 0.5m flat ribbon USB3 cable for flex line camera models Now
Host adapters  
U31PE1G3-V1-X2 PCI express x1 Gen2 adapter, 2x USB 3.1 ports, asmedia ASM1142 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
U3PE-FL1100-X4 PCI express x1 Gen2 adapter, 4x USB 3.0 ports, Fresco Logic FL1100 Now
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Cable Extenders 50 - 100m   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

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Documents

PDF Flyers and documentation


Sony CMOS Pregius camera USB3 mini small USB 3.1xiC Brochure

Sony CMOS Pregius camera USB3 mini small USB 3.1 manualxiC Manual

CMOSIS Sony CMOS IMX CMV Flat Flex camera USB3 PCIe USB 3.0 USB 3.1xiX Brochure

Sony CMOS Pregius camera USB3 mini small USB 3.0 3D stepxiC 3D Step files

 

 

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Note

There are no effective differences between USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface. Products labeled as USB 3.1 Gen 1 run at the same speed of 5 GBit/s and

use the same connectors (or can use additional ones like USB 3.1 Type-C) as well as transfer the same amount of power. SuperSpeed USB trade name and logo stays the same for USB-IF certified devices. 

 

*Pregius is a Trademark of Sony Corporation 

 

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